ML20044B376

Forwards 900506 Resolution Requiring That Util Take Measures to Alleviate Shoaling of South Branch of Forked River

ML20044B376
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	05/07/1990
From:	Renee Taylor FORKED RIVER, NJ
To:	GENERAL PUBLIC UTILITIES CORP.
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NUDOCS 9007190026
Download: ML20044B376 (4)

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• l FORKED RIVER CIVIC ASSOCIAT10.i 1413 Hilo Bay Dr.

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Gentlemen:

The. enclosed resolution was passed unanim'ously at a meeting held by the civic assocation on May 6, 1990.

It is our hope that you will fulfill your obligation to dredge the soudt branch of the river, the south side of the river, and the adjacent lagoons, now that the courts have affirmed the rights of the riparian owner, Mr. Pearl.

This project has been delayed for almost five years, and boat and property owners find it extremely difficult to navigate at low tide. Swimming, because of the depth of silt, is an unpleasant', and almost impossible accomplishment from the water-front-properties.

We would appreciate your prompt consideration of this request.

Please advise us as to your plans so that we may inform our membership.

Sincerely, Ray Taylor, President (609) 693-4697 L

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p' MAIL OR PHONE TheLForked River Civic Association Resolution-was sent to the following: [

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' Mary. Ann Seely, Treasurer 693-6798 (call. for-add,1. info) -

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RESOLUTION .,.

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E WHEREAS, the Forked River, then the south branch of t orEed River serves as the intake canal for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Pbwer' Plant; and WHEREAS, severe shoaling of the Forked River, the south branch of the ,

- Forked River, and it's adjacent lagoons has ocurred as a result of the L continual force of the intake of water from Barnegat Bay; and -

t- l WHEREAS, this shoaling has ruined the recreational value of waterfront properties of homeowners living in Forked River Beach by impeding L

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WHEREAS, on four occasions during the winter of 1990, the Oyster Creek [

Nuclear Power Plant has shut down due to an insufficient flow of water l traversing the south branch of th, Forked River; and  :

+ WHEREAS, a recent court decision affirms the r'ights of primary riparian [

owner, Mr. Charles Pearl; and NOW, HEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the Forked River Civic Association, that JCP&L take~ measures-to remediate the shoaling of the south branch of the Forked River, it's adjacent lagoons and the south side of the ~,

Forked River leading to Barnegat Bay; [

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to: ,

-NJDEP, NRC, Army Corp of Engineers, US Dept.-of Energy, NJ BPU, ,

and the Township of Lacey, as well as Senator Leonard Connors, Assemblyman Jeffrey Moran, and Assemblyman Christopher Connors, and the media.

CERTIFICATION I, Raymond Taylor, President of the Forked River Civic Association, -

hereby testify that the above is a true copy of a resolution adopted unanimously, by the general membership of the Forked River-Civic Association at a meeting held on May 6, 1990.

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JCP&L nmstpay to dredge lagoon

" By Susan Decker of Forked River Beach.

• The township wanted to take Sto// Writer ,

possession of the water to allow

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Central Power & Light Co. }{uber said that all rights wants to dredge the south that Pearl did not specifically branch of the Forked River,it's deed away still belonged to him.

. going to have to pay for the Including.those in the Forked e privilege. River.

Superior Court Judge Wii. Pearl sold his rights to about-Ilam H. Huber has ruled that 15 township developer Charles tam, edofownership the lots. PifT of themaid.

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Pearl owns most orthe rights to

'" the water in five lagoons andlago jority of rights in the five ns and the riparian grants E portions of the forked River, fronting sections C4. C1. E and Nc:~

JCP&L wanted to dredge the D of the Forked River Beach de-lagoons and the river to correct

h. ' shoaling caused by the Oyster Y',lopment, she said, Right now.

d Creek Generating Station owns that land., Charles Township At- Pearl iEC drawing in water as a coolant. 8Ph'" 8 **'d-

'Y The' nuclear plant draws in ! U'n"less (JCP&Li,can work out 55 UU water from the south branch at a deal, h cant re et M ,

tremendous pressure, causing large sand bars.

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- Pearl stopped them, saying Secare said the township may e the electric company did, not appeal the ruling to the Ap.

have the right to dredge private pellate Division.

waters- PifT said Pearl has said he L.!.) Linda PifT, his, lawyer, said would be willing to sell an ease-() . Pearl was worried that he ment or the actual rights 'o would be' held responsible for JCP&L

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any accidents or damage caused James lawney, a spokesman 4' ' by the dredging. . (or JCP&L. said the company ,

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• has not seen Huber's decision l

front owner, sued. claiming he and cannot form any plana to l

was given the right to the land possibly buy the rights until e under the water by his home then.

l when he bought it. Huber dismissed a third.

l Lacey Townsb4 sided with party suit by Pearl against

. r ;t, wmending that Pearl .JCP&L, saying Pearl could not l gave up his right to the riparian sue the company for infringing l grants for the south branch of on private property until the the Forked River.as part o'f his company actually did some-

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